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New Cumberland, PA
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17070.
Population
7,580
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,526
ZIP codes
1
New Cumberland and its ZIP codes
New Cumberland at a glance
- New Cumberland is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 153rd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $82,154, 5% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,500 (4% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for New Cumberland, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Cumberland, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,154
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.1%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,024), Irish Americans (1,130), Italian Americans (578).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for New Cumberland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,962
137,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,515
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102B
FY 2026, $394,377 per person
How people get to work
New Cumberland, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home20.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Cumberland, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
526
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
555
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in New Cumberland
1 in or overlapping New Cumberland. Population shown
Cities near New Cumberland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.2 |
| LemoyneBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Lower AllenCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.2 |
| SteeltonBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.9 |
| WormleysburgBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Camp HillBorough | 2.7 mi | 2.1 |
| EnhautCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BresslerCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| PaxtangBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| OberlinCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| PenbrookBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisburgCity | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| West FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ShiremanstownBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| LawntonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Cumberland, PA in?
- New Cumberland is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in New Cumberland, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Cumberland include 17070.
- What is the population of New Cumberland, PA?
- About 7,580 people live in New Cumberland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Cumberland?
- Nearby places include New Market (1.3 mi), Lemoyne (1.4 mi), Lower Allen (1.6 mi), Steelton (2.6 mi), Wormleysburg (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023